The Harlequin Tea Set: A Harley Quin Short Story Free Audiobook Download by Agatha Christie


In 1923, Agatha Christie's short story, "The Harlequin Tea Set," was published in the annual Christmas number of Harper's Bazaar. The short story is about a wealthy family who are invited to a dinner party at an old manor house. The hostess has recently had an affair with Harley Quin and does not want anyone to know. This is why she creates elaborate ruses for her guests before the meal and during it.

"The Harlequin Tea Set: A Harley Quin Short Story" is a short story written by Agatha Christie. The story is narrated by Hugh Fraser. The story is about Harley Quin who explains the set of "The Harlequin Tea Party." Harley describes how the set was made in order to assist a woman in catching her cheating husband.

In "The Harlequin Tea Set," Harley Quin is visiting Madame Fortunato, a tea importer and the wife of the British ambassador. She has invited them to her home for tea which she has set with a murder mystery. Mrs. Fortunato's body is discovered in one of the jugs of tea after Harley Quin and his companion, Bill Wong, leave.

A senior detective comes to a bustling London hotel. He enlists the help of a young and beautiful woman from the basement kitchen who, by coincidence, is also in uniform - as a maid. The mysterious lady detective is on the case. It seems that one of the guests at the hotel is not what he seems...

The Harlequin Tea set is a short story written by Agatha Christie. It was originally published in The Sunday Times on September 18th, 1954 and has been included in the collection titled "The Harlequin Tea Set". The story follows Harley Quin who is married to a neurotic woman named Victoria. She is trying to help him get away from the pressures of life and give him some peace through tea parties. However, just as he feels like he could relax, she accidentally poisons one of his guests with her tea.

Published Date 2012-12-18
Duration 1 hours 11 minutes
Author Agatha Christie
Narrated Hugh Fraser
Reviews
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Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Mystery, Thriller & Horror
Parent Category Suspense, Short Stories

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